Job Information
Nexstar Media Group Assistant I, News Production P/T in Las Vegas, Nevada
KLAS 8 News Now is currently recruiting for a part time News Production Assistant, I. The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects.
Assist with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images, etc.
Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements.
Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for projects; organize element reels.
Log and archive video and associated data for future use.
This shift will have consistent hours but will require the flexibility to be on call for additional hours as needed by the business.
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff.
Detail oriented; excellent communication and organization skills.
Experience with Jimmy Jib, non-linear editing a plus.
Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds over their head.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:The News Production Assistant must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Production Assistant must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
